Runway Theatre announces the cast for its upcoming production of “Big Fish”
“Big Fish” runs from April 5-21 at Runway Theatre.
Grapevine-based Runway Theatre recently announced the cast for its next production, the small-cast edition of the musical “Big Fish.” The show, written by John August and featuring music by Andrew Lippa, is based on the 1998 Daniel Wallace novel and 2003 Golden Globe nominated film directed by Tim Burton. It is slated to run from April 5-21.
The production, directed by Misty Baptiste, includes:
- Tripp Jackson as Edward
- Jill Baker as Sandra
- Jordan Justice as Will
- Jeremiah & Joshua Brown, debuting in the shared role of Young Will
- Addie Lee as Josephine and others
- Briana Berk as Jenny and others
- Brian Brissman as Karl and others
- Greg Kozakis as Amos/Dr. Bennett and others
- Dylan Aaron as Don and others
- Tristan Arnold as Zacky and others
- Dawn Hitt as The Witch and others
- Mandy Sanders as The Mermaid and others
The production crew includes the following:
- Director: Misty Baptiste
- Assistant Director/ Stage Manager: Amy Jackson
- Music Director: Tripp Jackson
- Choreographer: Shannon Walsh
- Costume Designer: Kristin Moore
- Lighting Designer: Jeremy Ferman
- Sound Designer: Thomas Bartke
Tickets for the production are available now. For more information, head to https://www.runwaytheatre.com/ or see the full press release below.
Runway Theatre presents small-cast edition of Big Fish!
Grapevine, TX – Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August, featuring a book by John August, and music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. the small-cast edition of Big Fish jumps onto Runway Theatre’s stage April 5th. Running through April 21st, this PG-rated musical, directed and music-directed by Runway-regulars Misty Baptiste and Tripp Jackson, respectively is sure to please.
The talented cast includes:
Tripp Jackson as Edward
Jill Baker as Sandra
Jordan Justice as Will
Jeremiah & Joshua Brown, debuting in the shared role of Young Will
Addie Lee as Josephine and others
Briana Berk as Jenny and others
Brian Brissman as Karl and others
Greg Kozakis as Amos/Dr. Bennett and others
Dylan Aaron as Don and others
Tristan Arnold as Zacky and others
Dawn Hitt as The Witch and others
Mandy Sanders as The Mermaid and others
The production crew features several familiar faces, including:
Director: Misty Baptiste
Assistant Director/ Stage Manager: Amy Jackson
Music Director: Tripp Jackson
Choreographer: Shannon Walsh
Costume Designer: Kristin Moore
Lighting Designer: Jeremy Ferman
Sound Designer: Thomas Bartke
Runway Theatre performs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Ticket prices for Big Fish are $27 for adults and $24 for seniors 60+ and students. To learn more, visit RunwayTheatre.com.
About Big Fish
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest – and then some! His larger-than-life tales of witches, giants, and mermaids he’s encountered delight almost everyone around him, but his disgruntled son is determined to separate fact from fiction in his desire to understand what’s really real about his family before starting one of his own. Through heart and humor, this extraordinary musical showcases what real friendship can mean throughout the journey of life.
About Runway Theatre:
The End of the Runway Players (ERP) was created in 1983 when a small group established a community theatre in Grapevine, Texas. They mounted their first full season in 1985 and became a nonprofit organization, establishing Runway Theatre in its first permanent home on Dooley Street. Eleven years later the theatre was destroyed in a tragic fire. With the community’s support, Runway rebuilt and has since produced hundreds of plays and musicals. Though dark for sixteen months during the COVID-19 pandemic, the theatre reopened in late summer of 2021 and remains dedicated to producing entertaining live theatre in a welcoming home.
